Today’s bowl games
Today’s bowl games
9: Time/TV: 10 a.m., ESPN
Schools: Arizona State (9-3) vs. Duke (9-3)
Time/TV: 11 a.m., CBS
Rating: Three stars
Overview: The only postseason game not televised by ESPN or ABC. ASU used Taylor Kelly and Mike Bercovici at QB in the loss to Arizona. The Blue Devils are in their third straight bowl game and have nine victories in consecutive seasons for the first time.
6: Time/TV: 12:30 p.m., ABC
Schools: Boston College (7-5) vs. Penn State (6-6)
Time/TV: 1:30 p.m., ESPN
Rating: One star
Overview: Penn State learned after the season started that sanctions would be lifted this year, including bowl eligibility. It’s the program’s first postseason game since 2011.
Holiday
Schools: Nebraska (9-3) vs. Southern California (8-4)
Time/TV: 5 p.m., ESPN
Rating: Three stars
Overview: Barney Cotton takes over as Nebraska coach for fired Bo Pelini. Assuming QB Cody Kessler returns, Trojans look to use this game to springboard into a promising 2015 season. Watch two of the top NFL prospects on the defensive line: USC’s Leonard Williams and Nebraska’s Randy Gregory.
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